WhatsApp's redesigned Status tray could be here to stay

WhatsApp's latest beta version for Android reintroduces a redesigned Status tray that allows users to preview updates from contacts. Initially tested in February 2024, this feature has returned in the beta version 2.24.10.10, suggesting it may become a permanent update. Despite its benefits, the redesign has been criticized for reducing the space available for Channel subscriptions, posing a challenge for balancing user preferences in the app's interface.